JUST IN: Appeal Court Declares VIO Illegal In Nigeria
The Abuja Court of Appeal affirmed a Federal High Court ruling that prohibits the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) from confiscating vehicles or imposing fines on motorists for traffic violations. The initial ruling, stemming from a lawsuit filed by lawyer Abubakar Marshal, deemed the VIO without legal authority to seize vehicles or issue penalties. This decision significantly limits the VIO's powers, providing relief to Nigerian drivers. The court also awarded Marshal one million naira in cost. The ruling does not affect the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and a perpetual injunction prevents the VIO from further infringing upon citizens' rights to freedom of movement and property ownership.
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